i'm never fully prepared for my mom to come to town. last night, i just realized how little plans i had made or time i set aside to spend with her. i'm so excited that she's here. this summer just feels too overwhelming. maybe after today, things will get better. this weekend brings sleeping in and carefree plans ( Read more... )

this has been a really difficult week. things are happening around here and don't seem to stop. my friend here is dying from an AIDS-related disease that involves memory loss. i sat with him earlier in the week and it was difficult. i am coming to realize that i am uncomfortable around people who are dying/nearing the end of terminal illness. ( Read more... )

this summer is going just great. i have a cushy job where i sit at a desk all day waiting for a phone to ring that barely rings. i come in, make my coffee, and read or create art. so fucking sweet ( Read more... )

i have a ton of preparation to do to go and preach in CT this weekend. the sermon is almost finished and most of the service is smoothed out. the only part i have left to write from scratch is the benediction, which can be done any old time. the preparation lies mostly in my spirit. getting ready to hang out with tons of family members and ( Read more... )

i've been feeling real down over the last few days. it might have something to do with my period, it might not. this is a depression i haven't felt in a while and i'm having trouble dealing with it during this busy time in my life. it's hard to eat, i feel sad a lot. and still i feel like i have to act cheerful around folks because that is who ( Read more... )

i haven't posted in 37 weeks. there was a time when 37 hours was a long ass time between posts for me ( Read more... )

i just feel kinda sick. i have a sore throat and a warmness around my eyes. I have been phlegmy. it's not a good sight at this point ( Read more... )

i need to stop it with the coffee in the morning. it gets me way too wired ( Read more... )

i've been feeling awesome this week. it's time for me to shine and celebrate right now ( Read more... )

there is a pink eye outbreak at work and you would think the plague was present here. when i got to the door, there were signs posted. there's hand sanitizer everywhere and the kids have to use paper towels to dry their hands. i hope i don't get it cause that shit is uncomfortable ( Read more... )